“Featuring a distortion circuit where the amount and type of saturation is intricately linked to the input signal level, the TWA DM-02 Dynamorph creates multi-layered, highly complex waveforms that “morph” your instrument’s harmonic structure in bizarre yet decidedly musical ways,” TWA writes. “Add to this an envelope-detection circuit that controls distortion events via playing dynamics, and you have the extremely powerful tool for musical expression that is Dynamorph.”

If you’re wondering what that could sound like, check out this bass demo:

The DM-02 has plenty of tweakability with dual cascading preamps that have independent level controls. An Ovid/Kafka mode switch toggles between two different EQ curves, while the Morph switch allows for envelope control of the distortion. Even with all the crazy effects, it has a Dry level control to blend in your clean signal.

The TWA DM-02 Dynamorph also features S3 “Shortest Send” relay-based True-Bypass switching as well as an optional expression pedal control input. It’s made in the USA and carries a street price of $299.